Trainer: Kirsten Johnson
Length: 03:52 Minutes

Learning Center Horses as Athletes Rehabilitation & Therapy

In an era when many horses and ponies can compete year-round, the challenge is keeping them conditioned and healthy over the long term. If an animal does sustain an injury, it's also important to rehabilitate him in a safe, controlled environment until he's ready to resume normal work. In this video, Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (KESMARC) owner Kirsten Johnson talks you through

The purpose of rehab and conditioning Common injuries Types of treatments Home remedies

Fortunately, today's equine performer can benefit both from advanced veterinary care and from an impressive array of therapeutic options and technologies, from swimming pools to hyperbaric oxygen chambers. In this video, Johnson discusses such options as underwater treadmills, also known as "aqua-treads"; the benefits of swimming; cold water treatments; and more.

Johnson also touches on a host of specialist therapies, including

Acupuncture Massage therapy Chiropractic therapy Physical therapy